Public Works Administrator Oahu

Recruitment Number 26-0272
Department of Accounting & General Services, Public Works Division

Salary: $11,363 to $18,190 per month (EM-08)

Administers statewide engineering, architectural and related services of the Public Works Division under the jurisdiction of the State Comptroller, including land acquisition, planning, designing, project management, construction inspection, contracting, constructing and equipping facilities and improvements for State agencies, revising contemplated leases for office spaces, providing technical and analytical assistance to user agencies and performing other related duties as assigned.

• Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from a school of engineering in an accredited college or university.
• Administrative, professional or technical experience involving the application and knowledge of the fundamental physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering including physics, chemistry, mathematics through integral calculus, statics, dynamics, strength of materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and engineering drawing.
• A combination of college training in engineering and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
• Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school or college of architecture or engineering, with a degree in architecture or architectural engineering.
• Four (4) years of successful and progressive experience in architecture demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture.

• Four (4) years of either Engineering or Architectural Experience as described above.

• Two (2) years of experience supervising professional engineers or architects, including training subordinates, coordinating and assigning workloads, evaluating performance, assisting in difficult and problem areas and maintaining high standards of work and timely accomplishment of work objectives.

• Two (2) years of professional engineering or architectural experience with active participation in planning (including budget planning and justification), organizing, staffing, policy formulation and implementation, directing a program and providing staff services or assistance.

• Valid Hawaii state certificate of registration as a professional engineer or architect.
• Valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

The State of Hawai+ complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call  for assistance.

In-person interviews and/or further testing may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.